How to Blur the Background With a DSLR

Digital single-lens reflex cameras, or DSLRs for short, are capable of taking pictures in a wide variety of settings and capturing many different effects. One effect that can be achieved is having a subject in focus while the background is blurred. When your settings are set to "automatic," the camera keeps everything in focus, including the background. However, it's simple to adjust the settings on your DSLR to blur your photo's background.

Instructions

Change the mode on your camera to "aperture priority" mode by sliding the dial to "A," or "Av" if you have a Canon camera.

Move the "scroll wheel" on your camera to alter the "f" number. This is a number that will appear on your digital screen, usually as a whole number and a tenth decimal (such as 8.6). Often, there is a letter "f" that appears before the number; if not, you'll know it's the f number because it will change as you slide the scroll wheel. Change the f number to the lowest possible numeric value (this varies by camera).

Keep your subject far away from the background, so as to heighten the effect of the blur.

Stand back a little bit from your subject and zoom in with your lens. The zoom will also help accentuate the effect of the blur.

Snap your photo and view the results. Your picture should have a clear subject with a blurred background. Put your camera back into "automatic" mode when you're finished taking photos with blurred backgrounds.

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